In this seminar, we look at the exciting intersection of particle and astroparticle physics. Astroparticle physics investigates high-energy radiation from the universe, such as gamma rays, neutrinos, and cosmic rays, in order to better understand the universe. High-energy cosmic rays are studied using air shower experiments, which are particle cascades in the Earth's atmosphere triggered by cosmic ray interactions. The energies of these particle collisions reach up to 300 TeV; the LHC, for comparison, reaches 14 TeV.
In the studies of air showers, it has become apparent that there is a clear discrepancy between what our Standard Model predicts for their development and what the experiments measure. This discrepancy is called the Muon Puzzle. Furthermore, there are still large uncertainties in predicting certain aspects of air showers, which require precision measurements at colliders.
In this seminar we look at exciting experiments from particle and astroparticle physics that are related to the muon puzzle and these precision measurements. We also look at how the physics of air showers works, what influence particle physics has on air showers, and how air showers are simulated. Participants can choose something that suits their interests from this wide range of topics. There is something for everyone, both theoretical and experimental topics. The aim of this seminar is to shed light on the exciting connections in this interdisciplinary field.
The course language is english. IMAPP students are particularly welcome.To earn credit pointers (3 CP), participants will present a selected research paper in a talk. Topics will be distributed April 14th.
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